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(Reference retrieved automatically from SciELO through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Locus of control among individuals with different pain conditions

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Author(s):
Fernanda Salloume Sampaio Bonafé [1] ; Lucas Arrais de Campos [2] ; João Marôco [3] ; Juliana Alvares Duarte Bonini Campos [4]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Estadual Paulista – Unesp. School of Dentistry - Brasil
[2] Univ Estadual Paulista Unesp, Sch Dent, Araraquara, SP - Brazil
[3] University Institute of Psychological, Social, and Life Sciences – ISPA. William James Center for Research - Portugal
[4] Univ Estadual Paulista Unesp, Sch Pharmaceut Sci, Dept Food & Nutr, Araraquara, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: Brazilian Oral Research; v. 32, 2018-12-17.
Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control – Form C (MHLC-C) scale applied to a sample of adult Brazilian patients with different pain conditions. The scores were then identified and compared on each of the subscales and profiles regarding locus of control. The sample consisted of 1,149 adult individuals (79% women; mean age: 36.6 years) of which 334 reported not feeling pain in the prior 24 hours, 386 reported pain in the prior three months, 250 reported recurring pain for the prior three months or longer, and 179 reported continuous pain for the prior three months or longer. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed. The invariance of the MHLC-C was tested on independent samples. The weighted global score was calculated for each of the factors and tested using ANOVA (α = 5%). Individuals were classified according to the eight health locus of control (HLC) profiles. The factors fit the data adequately after the model was refined. A higher score for the Health Professionals HLC was found among individuals reporting less than three months of pain. The “believer in control” profile was the most prevalent among the groups, while the least prevalent profile was the “pure chance” profile. The MHLC-C was found to be valid and reliable for assessing locus of control among people with different pain conditions. Only the Health Professionals HLC factor exhibited significantly different results for these individuals. The “believer in control” profile was the most prevalent among the pain conditions considered. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 15/23126-5 - Contribution of psychological variables on the perception of pain and quality of life in adults
Grantee:Fernanda Salloume Sampaio Bonafé
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 14/00874-3 - Contribution of psychological variables on the perception of pain and quality of life in adults
Grantee:Fernanda Salloume Sampaio Bonafé
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 14/17624-0 - Contribution of psychological variables on the perception of pain and quality of life in adults
Grantee:Juliana Alvares Duarte Bonini Campos
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants